Collaborative Inquiry and Vertical Team Teaching: Implications for Literacy Instruction

Ciampa, Katia; Gallagher, Tiffany

Teacher Educator, v51 n2 p153-174 2016

The purpose of this collective case study was to explore the resultant effects of vertical team teaching and collaborative inquiry on elementary (Grade 8) and secondary (Grade 9) educators' literacy instructional and assessment practices. Key elements of the program included collaborative inquiry and vertical team teaching. The findings of this case study provide professional learning suggestions for teachers, administrators, consultants, support staff, and district and state administrators that aim to improve future transition programs and literacy supports.